Good morning from the ABC Action News team.
Summer is getting closer, and sunny skies are ahead. If you can stand the mugginess outside, you may want to hit the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival before it’s too late—it closes this upcoming Sunday, marking the end of the over two-month-long event. For those who want to beat the heat, there’s always Weeki Wachee River, where you can paddleboard, kayak or boat to your heart’s content alongside the local manatees. Just remember to follow the latest rules that the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is enforcing.
News to Know
- A family friend of a Largo car crash victim speaks out: Herbert Rivera is the lone survivor of a car crash that took the lives of his two sons and partner, and now, he is fighting for his life in the hospital.
- A high school senior discovers his passion for auto repair: Gregory Rivera was once indifferent to school and surrounded by negative influences, but he credits his new outlook to his teacher, Mr. Alexander.
- A fire damages several St. Pete Beach businesses: Officials said all stores near the CVS inside the Gulf Village Shopping Plaza were evacuated while crews worked to extinguish the fire.
- MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson: They are now both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Today’s Weather Outlook
Meteorologist Ally Blake says skies will finally dry out today. Patchy fog is possible early, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Highs rise back to the mid to upper 80s…